If only we gave love a chance
And let it bloom for once
Into joy for all humanity
Into smiles for us and thee
If only we gave peace a real go
And clearly told the warmongers "No!"
"Leave your bombs and guns
Choose serenity and hold our hands"
Maybe, just maybe then
We could be one brethren
No more puppet-masters
No more political leaders
Pulling the strings
From their thrones, like kings
No more violated women
No more dead children
No more distorted beliefs
No more vengeful grief
Only the olive branch and the dove
Carrying the message of one love
Maybe, just maybe then
Lennon would finally be zen
